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VX02 XAW

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

70,765 mi
Last recorded70,765 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 XAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 70,765 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 69,374 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 69,374 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 68,056 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 68,056 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 66,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 66,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 65,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 65,236 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 63,206 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 63,206 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 58,444 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 55,856 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,350 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,607 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,533 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

front pads low

Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,920 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 26,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,835 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 15,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 2,851 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 87,765 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 72,641 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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VX02 XAW is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 45,009 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX02 XAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX02 XAW registered?

VX02 XAW is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is VX02 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX02 XAW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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